Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing and overseeing all facility and equipment maintenance, repairs, installations, and removals. This role is the senior-level maintenance position at the site and ensures all equipment is safe, functional, and operating at maximum efficiency. The Maintenance III contributes directly to safe operations, production uptime, and regulatory compliance by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and completing complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic tasks.

This position requires expert technical skills, strong problem-solving ability, and the capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for all facility and equipment maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, and system upgrades.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform all preventive maintenance and repairs on facility and production equipment, including (but not limited to):
• SMETCO machinery
• Palmatic equipment
• Forklifts and yard trucks
• Compressors
• Pneumatic and vacuum systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Electrical systems
• Production tools (nail guns, screw guns, electric motors, etc.)
• HVAC (heating and air conditioning)
• Lighting and facility infrastructure
• Install, troubleshoot, and remove equipment as needed.

• Maintain all logs related to machinery, equipment, forklifts, and required inspections.
• Ensure that all forklift drivers are certified and that certifications remain current.
• Ensure all forklift maintenance logs and machine logs are accurate and up to date.
• Enforce compliance with all safety policies, environmental regulations, and company procedures.

• Maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts and critical components.
• Support facility upkeep, building maintenance, and grounds maintenance as required.
• Provide technical guidance and assist with training less experienced maintenance personnel.

• 4+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, warehouse, or manufacturing environment
• Welding and electrical certifications or licenses required
• Valid driver's license
• Associate degree in a technical field or trade school certification preferred
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and handle complex repairs
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety

• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 75 lbs
• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing throughout the shift
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled areas (heat/cold)
• Ability to work at heights, use ladders, and operate tools and equipment safely

• Industrial/warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, machinery, and varying temperatures
• PPE required in all designated areas
• May require occasional overtime or on-call support based on facility needs

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting  The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.